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Bugs Bunny celebrates his 80th Birthday

Over the past 80 years, Bugs Bunny has made his mark on the world, entertaining audiences of all ages with his zany antics and endearing, timeless appeal. Lovingly known as a “wascally wabbit” by his fellow Looney Tunes characters, Bugs Bunny’s long ears, knowing eyes, snappy smile and trademark buck teeth are iconic, but it’s his street smarts and charismatic character that have endeared…
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Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach and the world’s most beloved PE teacher opens his heart about parenting during lockdown, his weaning book and future plans

As we approach his last PE lesson, I look back at my interview with the nation’s official PE teacher, Joe Wicks, that happened through a zoom callduring the covid-19 lockdown. With his super approachable, friendly and affable demeanourhe made me feel immediately at ease. Joe Wicks is loved by not only in Britain but has a huge number of fans worldwide and deservedlyso. Monica…
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Picture Book of the month: The Tower Bridge Cat & The Baby Whale

I’m in love with anything that features my adoptive city, London. I have often covered my favourite books about London and I am now excited about the launch of anew children’s book set at Tower Bridge: The Tower Bridge Cat & The Baby Whale. This ‘tail’is perfect for primary school children, or pre-school children as a bedtime story –with…
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Future Films Heads Up: Disney & Pixar's Soul out in cinemas on 20 November 2020

What is it that makes you…YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks…
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Shopping Guides

How to make sense of online customer reviews

Customer reviews have revolutionised online shopping and our decision-making process, allowing us to get an idea of what we are getting ourselves into before we spend any money or make a trip to a restaurant. The key to unlocking the value of customer reviews is not to always take them at face value, but instead to use them as evidence in much the same way as you may use sources in an essay or…
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DVD Review: Emma.

Jane Austen’s nineteenth-century comedy on misguided matchmaking and romantic mishaps gets a refreshing update in the heartwarming and witty Emma.available now on Digital,Blu-ray™and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The story Hailed as “a decadent, fondant-swaddled delight” (Independent), the wickedly funny film chronicles the privileged but…
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Blu-Ray Review: Cleanin' up the town: Remembering Ghostbusters

Cleanin’ up the town: Remembering Ghostbustersis the ultimatebehind-the-scenes documentary that showcases the making of the original 1984Ghostbustersand pays a lovely tribute to the whole creative team and cast behind today’s global phenomenon. It’s out in the UK on Blu-Ray now, and in US on Crackle TV. It’s a MUST-HAVE Blu-Ray for fans and cinema goers as…
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DVD Review: Dolitte starring Robert Downey Jr. & Antonio Banderas

Robert Downey Jr. and Antonio Banderas go head to head in this unique new version ofDOLITTLE. London Mums and kids’ club have got hold of this quirky family movie which is available on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Download now! Check out our verdict and more content here. (from left) Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.) and parrot Polynesia (Emma Thompson) in…
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10 minutes with actress Lara McDonnell on Disney's Artemis Fowl out now

Artemis Fowl is Disney’s first movie released during the pandemic. It’s a science fantasy adventure family film based on the beloved 2001 teen novel by Eoin Colfer. The story follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl as he finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance. Artemis…
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Behind the scenes of Sonic The Movie with film director Jeff Fowler

Lovely behind-the-scenes chat with Jeff Fowler, the Oscar-nominated director on unleashing Jim Carrey, the “swagger” of his blue hero, and the “instant gratification” of watching the final Sonic the Hedgehog movie with audiences.“Every teenager can see a bit of themselves in Sonic,” says Jeff Fowler. “So, this was about taking someone people have loved for 30 years and telling…
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